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Jaheem vs Tariq

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,405
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Jaheem Rank #5,304
Tariq Rank #1,405

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #5304 for Jaheem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaheem or Tariq more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Jaheem at #5304 in the United States.

What do Jaheem and Tariq mean?

Jaheem means "fire, intensity" (Arabic origin). Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin).

Are Jaheem and Tariq boy or girl names?

Jaheem is primarily a boy name. Tariq is primarily a boy name.

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